Name: Molasses Date Bars
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 9-inch square pan
Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup shortening, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup sifted enriched flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup chopped nuts; 1 (7 ounce) package pitted dates, chopped fine

Recipe by Chef mariajane

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ingredients

1 egg, beaten
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
¹⁄₂ cup molasses
¹⁄₄ cup shortening, melted
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sifted enriched flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon baking soda
²⁄₃ cup chopped nuts
1 (7 ounce) package pitted dates, chopped fine

directions

Beat egg, add sugar, molasses, shortening and vanilla. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, nuts and dates. Pour into 9-inch square pan lined with waxed paper, greased and lightly floured. Baked at 350F for 40 minutes. Cut into 32 bars when cool, then roll in confectioners' sugar.

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